Asia-Pacific News
Lawyers' group hesitant about Australia's religious discrimination bill
The president of the Law Council of Australia signalled dissatisfaction with the government's religious discrimination bill Wednesday. Among his concerns... Read more
Hong Kong auxiliary bishop calls for ‘Friday fasting’ amid ongoing protests
As widespread protests continue in Hong Kong, a local bishop is urging people to pray and fast for peace, while... Read more
Advocacy group: Ill Chinese citizens grilled on religious belief before treatment
As part of its crackdown on religion, the Chinese Communist Party is requiring healthcare workers to grill gravely ill patients... Read more
Alencherry will face trial over land deals, Indian court rules
An Indian court has ruled that Cardinal George Alencherry will stand trial in a case related to controversial land deals... Read more
China’s one-child policy will leave lasting damage, expert warns
Although China announced it was ending its one-child policy in 2015, the effects of the communist regime’s controversial measure will... Read more
Why should Catholics care about the Hong Kong protests? A CNA Explainer
The political situation in Hong Kong, and the implications for what could happen next, are complex, and Catholics and Protestant... Read more
Missionaries of Charity remember Mother Teresa’s birthday
Hundreds of Missionaries of Charity gathered at their headquarters on Monday to commemorate the birthday of the order’s founder, Mother... Read more
With plea to global community, Rohingya mark 2 years as refugees
Two years after a surge of state-sponsored violence in Burma forced more than 1 million members of the Rohingya Muslim... Read more
Cardinal Pell to appeal to Australian High Court
Cardinal George Pell will appeal his conviction to the Australian High Court, following the decision last week by the Court... Read more
Amid efforts to rebuild, residents of Karala face another round of floods
Just a year after devastating floods swept through Kerala, India, the state is again facing devastating flooding. Read more
Suspected Hindu radicals arrested in India after attack on Catholic pilgrims
Six suspected members of a radical Hindu group were arrested in India this week after dozens of Catholics were attacked... Read more
Real reform in the Church requires a faithful laity, priest says
For the Catholic Church to be renewed, the entire body of Christ - especially the laity - must strive to... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests
As massive protests continue in Hong Kong, one student leader says Catholics have an important role to play in encouraging... Read more
Opinions divided in reaction to Pell decision
The decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria to reject Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction for child sex... Read more
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse conviction
The conviction of Cardinal George Pell has been upheld by the Court of Appeals in Victoria. A three-judge appellate panel... Read more
Livestream and CNA live blog on Cardinal Pell appeal
Cardinal George Pell is set to receive a decision in the appeal of his conviction for criminal sexual abuse of... Read more
New South Wales parliament delays final abortion bill vote
A final vote on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics should take 'major role' in peaceful protests
The acting president of the Hong Kong Federation of Catholic Students told CNA this week that he would like to... Read more
The Japanese treasure of Sakitsu Church
My traveling companion and I could see the steeple of Sakitsu Church from more than a mile and a half... Read more
Melbourne archbishop ready to defy law over seal of confession
The Archbishop of Melbourne has said he is prepared to defy a proposed new law that would force priests in... Read more
